Topic: My New Project (Read 10173 times)

jrod12 · « **on:** February 06, 2012, 08:05:20 AM »

Picked up this 73 Nova over the weekend. Been looking for one for a good while now that I could actually afford & I lucked up on this baby on Craigslist only about 45 minutes from me. I love these old muscle cars. Just has one tiny little spot of rust on the lower section of right front fender. One of the most solid ones that I have found. Someone has made a good start on it now it's time for me to finish it.

hotwheels · « **Reply #1 on:** February 06, 2012, 12:17:17 PM »

Good deal, looks pretty complete.

Greybeards Customs · « **Reply #2 on:** February 06, 2012, 04:47:00 PM »

I thought you were a wagon man

ezrat · « **Reply #3 on:** February 06, 2012, 05:05:38 PM »

Sure does look solid. What are your plans for it?

Dustin Arnett · « **Reply #4 on:** February 06, 2012, 11:28:05 PM »

Right on, congrats on the new ride!! How much did you pick her up for? If you don't mind me askin...

~Dustin

Choptop57 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 07, 2012, 10:41:36 AM »

Yes...what are your plans? Need details.

jrod12 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 07, 2012, 03:27:26 PM »

Quote from: hotwheels on February 06, 2012, 12:17:17 PM

Good deal, looks pretty complete.

Yeah, it is almost all complete. I have the bumpers & grill & all of the lights & back seat & most of the trim & brand new carpet are all in the trunk.

jrod12 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 07, 2012, 03:29:13 PM »

Quote from: Greybeards Customs on February 06, 2012, 04:47:00 PM

I thought you were a wagon man

Lol. I am definitely a wagon man, but I really do love the old muscle cars. These old novas & chevelles are definitely some of my favorites.

jrod12 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 07, 2012, 03:31:43 PM »

Quote from: Dustin Arnett on February 06, 2012, 11:28:05 PM

Right on, congrats on the new ride!! How much did you pick her up for? If you don't mind me askin...

~Dustin

Got 1500 bucks in it right now, but as usual that is going up day by day as I keep adding my list up. Lol. Can not complain about that because it is absolutely 99.5% rust free & mostly 99% complete.

jrod12 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 07, 2012, 03:38:26 PM »

These cars look good as they are so probably going to stay close to original with it. I am going to add a cowl hood, but other than that just going to keep it close to stock. Going to put the motor in it that is my profile pic & have a 4-speed for it as well. Have a big block that I would LOVE to put in it but it needs to be built & can't quite afford to build it like I want to right now. Maybe in the future I hope.

Choptop57 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 08, 2012, 01:35:06 PM »

Sounds great! Please keep us updated on your progress.

Greybeards Customs · « **Reply #11 on:** February 11, 2012, 07:51:18 AM »

Nothing like a fat motor in a muscle car !!!!

jrod12 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 16, 2012, 07:21:07 AM »

Got the engine bay all cleaned up & painted, got my new clutch/brake pedal kit ordered to change from auto to 4-speed & got new front suspension bushings ordered. Ready to get this going down the road!!!

jrod12 · « **Reply #13 on:** March 16, 2012, 01:45:23 PM »

Ordered all new brakes, brake lines & wheel cylinders also. Moving right along finally.

jrod12 · « **Reply #14 on:** March 20, 2012, 07:13:09 AM »

A few pics of the build that is underway. Got all new brake system on it & got under the hood all painted and ready for some horsepower to be dropped in. Going to get started putting in new front suspension bushings tonight hopefully.

hotwheels · « **Reply #15 on:** March 20, 2012, 03:26:02 PM »

Looks good man..........

jrod12 · « **Reply #16 on:** April 10, 2012, 09:09:58 AM »

New pics of the build, got the motor & The Muncie 4-speed tranny all prepped & together & put in the car over the weekend. Still have the old valve covers on though, so disregard them. I have a much nicer set that will go on once the motor is in & all buttoned up, did not want to take any chances on scratching them up during the install.

hotwheels · « **Reply #17 on:** April 10, 2012, 06:51:42 PM »

Hell yea man, you are making killer progress on that sweet ass ride.........congrats and keep the pics a comin.

jrod12 · « **Reply #18 on:** April 17, 2012, 09:15:49 AM »

Got my new headers in & painted, got my new radiator in & got the motor all buttoned up & running finally. Now I have just got to get the seats put in it so I can actually try it out.

hotwheels · « **Reply #19 on:** April 17, 2012, 08:52:08 PM »

looks awesome..........

oldskool49 · « **Reply #20 on:** April 17, 2012, 08:53:31 PM »

Kool. The little dude thats your right hand or he gets into the tight spaces that you no longer fit into? I can telll a great second set of hands.

jrod12 · « **Reply #21 on:** May 02, 2012, 07:19:49 AM »

Got the seats in, bumpers on, grille put in & all lights put in & functioning over the weekend. Drove it to work today for a shakedown run. Life is good & I am loving driving it!!!

jrod12 · « **Reply #22 on:** May 04, 2012, 07:07:05 AM »

Here are a few pics of it put together. My next purchase is going to be a 4" cowl hood to give it that BADASS look.

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